Chapter 311:
The sudden attack left Kushina completely disoriented. Having spent most of her life in the safety of Konoha and with little battlefield experience, she was momentarily frozen in confusion.
But Orochimaru was no ordinary ninja.
His vigilance and ability to detect danger were second nature, honed to a razor's edge.
The moment the silver needle launched, Orochimaru reacted instantly. With a quick motion, he grabbed Kushina's arm and pulled her behind him, shielding her. At the same time, his other hand rose, chakra surging through him.
Buzz!
The air around him seemed to hum as a massive magnetic force erupted.
Whoosh!
The silver needle's trajectory shifted dramatically under the pull of the magnetic force, veering away from its target. But the needle wasn't just a projectile—it was attached to a long silver thread. Controlled by the attacker, the needle quickly retracted and returned to its wielder.
Snap!